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: hi i need help with this problem. can you please help me??
If x=0.4 when y=8.25 and y varies inversely with x, which shows y when x =2.2?
thank you so much for your time!!! This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x=0.4 when y=8.25 and y varies inversely with x, which shows y when x =2.2?
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y = k/x
solve for "k":
8.25 = k/0.4
k = 0.4*8.25 = 3.3
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Therefore y = 3.3/x
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Solve for y when x = 2.2:
y = 3.3/2.2
y = 3/2
y = 1.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.